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Persistent Depressive Symptoms are Independent Predictors of Low-Grade Inflamma...
Franco,Fábio Gazelato de Mello; Laurinavicius,Antonio Gabriele; Lotufo,Paulo A.; Conceição,Raquel D.; Morita,Fernando; Katz,Marcelo; Wajngarten,MaurícioAbstract Background: Depressive symptoms are independently associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among individuals with non-diagnosed CVD. The mechanisms underlying this association, however, remain unclear. Inflammation has been indicated as a possible mechanistic link between depression and CVD. Objectives: This study evaluated the association between persistent depressive symptoms...
Fatty Acid and Cholesterol Concentrations in Usually Consumed Fish in Brazil
Scherr,Carlos; Gagliardi,Ana Carolina Moron; Miname,Marcio Hiroshi; Santos,Raul DiasBackground: Several studies have demonstrated clinical benefits of fish consumption for the cardiovascular system. These effects are attributed to the increased amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids in these foods. However, the concentrations of fatty acids may vary according to region. Objective: The goal of this study was to determine the amount of,cholesterol and fatty acids in 10 Brazilian fishes and in a ...
Effects of defatted amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus L.) snacks on lipid metabolis...
Chávez-Jáuregui,Rosa Nilda; Santos,Raul Dias; Macedo,Alessandra; Chacra,Ana Paula Marte; Martinez,Tania Leme; Arêas,José Alfredo GomesWe evaluated the effects of defatted amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus L.) snacks on plasma lipids in moderate hypercholesterolemic patients. Twenty-two subjects [30-65 years old), 11 males, with total cholesterol (TC) > 240 mg.dL-1, low-density cholesterol (LDL-c) 160-190 mg.dL-1 and plasma triglycerides (TG) < 400 mg.dL-1] were randomized in a double blind clinical trial to receive an amaranth snack (50 g/day)...